Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 West Encanto Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-254-1200 ext. 226

Enchanted Island is located within Encanto Park and is geared for kids ages two to ten. Activities and attractions include a historic carousel, train rides, pedal boats, arcade games and more.

Castles N’ Coasters
9445 Metro Parkway E
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-997-7575

If the kids get restless, take them to Castles and Coasters, where you’ll find dozens of rides and attractions, including miniature golf, roller coasters, water rides, an old-fashioned carousel and more.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park
4020 North Cherry Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928-567-2842

For outdoor family fun, few attractions can match the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. You can watch the wild adventures of big cats, and learn how trainers work with them. Prefer reptiles? Out of Africa also presents a great python show.

Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-914-4301

At the Phoenix Zoo, you’ll find more than 1,200 animals on 125 acres. The zoo features collections of mammals, fish, invertebrates, birds, and reptiles.

Desert Botanical Gardens
1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
480-481-8134

Want to see the desert in all its splendor? Stroll through 50 acres of outdoor exhibits at the Desert Botanical Gardens, and find out why more than 250,000 people visit the Gardens annually. You can even take a little of the Southwest home with you from the gift shop.

Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
3901 West Pioneer Road
Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-465-1052

The Pioneer Living History Village recreates the days of the pioneers. The 85-acre site features costumed craftspeople, historic homes, shops and ruins.

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 East Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-275-3473

The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting features more than 100 restored pieces of hand-to-hand, horse-drawn and mechanized fire fighting equipment dating from 1725 to 1961. Other museum exhibits include restored fire engines and a fire truck that children can on climb on and explore.

Arizona Doll and Toy Museum
602 East Adams Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-253-9337

The Arizona Doll and Toy Museum is located on Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix. Displays feature dolls that date back to the 19th century. Exhibits include a miniature classroom filled with dolls playing the part of students, and other fun displays.

Arizona Science Center
600 East Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-716-2000

More than 300 interactive exhibits of eye-opening fun including planetarium and five-story giant screen theater! Also live demonstrations and other fun things!

Big Surf
1500 North McClintock Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-947-2477

Big Surf is a 20-acre water park that features a wave pool, multiple water slides and activity areas. Enjoy volleyball or basketball in the surf or relax and let the kids do the splashing.

F1 Race Factory
317 South 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-302-7223

This is America’s largest indoor kart racing and entertainment spot! Stop by and see what all the fuss is about!

Stuffington Bear Factory
2302 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-225-9513

Let the kids stuff their own teddy bear. Everyone will enjoy touring the factory.

Turf Paradise Race Course
1501 West Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023
602-942-1101

The whole family will enjoy live thoroughbred racing!

WaterWorld Safari
4243 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-581-1947

The whole family will enjoy splashing and swimming all day in the sun! Be sure to take the plunge on the twin speed slides and ride the waves in the Wave Pool!